Questions are at the heart of assessment but how you ask them, the types of questions you ask and the way you ask them can actually get overlooked. There are all sorts of ways that you subvert traditional questioning to change dynamics, get a better idea of who has grasped… Continue reading
Martin Compton and Danielle Tran have been assembling and using materials designed to support reflective writing. These materials have been designed with trainee teachers, PGRs and lecturers on the PGCert. HE programme in mind but could be applicable to anyone who needs to write a reflective account of something but… Continue reading
What is GOLD? The GOLD (Greenwich Opportunities in Learning and Development) Professional Development Framework provides a flexible route to professional recognition for all staff, whose role involves teaching or actively supporting learning. It is accredited by the Higher Education Academy (HEA) and Fellowship is recognised by the Higher Education Statistics… Continue reading
(originally posted on a previous version of the university’s Moodle Help blog in August 2011) I’ve been thinking about the differences between the forum types in Moodle and the simplest way to explain these. There are some significant differences, that will affect the experience learners have and may provide better… Continue reading
A review of recent literature on the use of quizzes clearly associates them with positive learning outcomes, including increased student achievement, attendance, engagement, confidence and improved student learning experience. Furthermore, the use of quizzes in teaching and learning has a long tradition in all stages of education. Most of us will have grown up being quizzed,… Continue reading
Almost two years have passed since our first meeting with Flipped classroom enthusiasts at the University of Greenwich. Since then the number of enthusiasts has grown significantly, and since then we have seen some fantastic work from across the faculties. Our Community of Practice for Flipped Classroom reached 140 members… Continue reading
This video can be seen alongside others from the Learning, Teaching and Assessment Open Lecture series and annual conferences on the EDU Vimeo channel. When we “flip” our classrooms it can be a daunting experience. There is a shift in emphasis from the “teacher” as knowledge provider (Sage on the Stage)… Continue reading
We’ve been working closely with academic staff in the Natural Resources Institute over the past few months, as they prepare to launch their new fully online MSc in Food Safety and Quality Management. In addition to facilitating bespoke curriculum development workshops for online distance learning, we have been helping the programme… Continue reading
Learning technology enthusiasts from all over the world descended on London’s ExCel Centre last month for the 2016 Bett show, a gigantic four-day annual festival of education-facing IT that regularly attracts over 35,000 visitors from every sphere of education. Amidst the buzz, hype and the glint of shiny new kit, the Technology in Higher Education Summit attracted some big names from the HE sector, and raised some important issues. Continue reading
Recently John Couperthwaite, our PebblePad representative, came to visit us at the University. We reviewed the work that has been done so far to introduce the system to colleagues at the University of Greenwich, and met with representatives from around the institution.
There are some significant improvements coming to the e-portfolio software later this year, which should help to solve existing problems… Continue reading